MAIDSTONE AND MID-KENT YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE YEARAWARDS - 2014
Presented by Maidstone, Maidstone Dawn Patrol and Maidstone Riverside Rotary Clubs
ENTRY FORM: All parts of both pages must be completed
Preliminary round: Sat 8th February
Finals: Wed 14th May
Name: ……………………………………………. / Age on 1/5/2014 ………………………..Address: ...... / Home Tel: ......
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Parents Email: …………………………………………......
Participants Email(optional): ......
School attended: ......
Instrument(s)/Voice and Music Grades taken
Instrument: ...... Grade: ..... / Instrument: ...... Grade: .....
Do you require an accompanist?
Candidates may not bring their own accompanists but can make use of the provided accompanist free of charge(see rules) / Yes / No (please delete)
Piece(s) of music to be performed(8 mins max) for both preliminary and final rounds(this cannot be changed – see rules)
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50 word biopic for inclusion in programme if successful(see example below)
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For example:
''Sam is 15 and attends Maidstone Grammar school. He began playing the Violin aged eight and has recently gained a place to study at The Royal College of Music Junior Department. He currently has lessons with John Smith, attending Kent Academy of Music as well as playing with Kent Youth Orchestra and being the Leader of Maidstone Youth Orchestra. Sam is working on his grade eight.''
- You could include your age/school/instrument(s)/teacher(s)/orchestra(s)/chamber group(s)/choir(s)/ambitions/further study/other notable interests(ie. DEA award, swimming to championship level etc.)
- If you prefer you can attach your biopic in typed format with your entry form
Recommendation of Teacher/Tutor
Name: …………………………………
Signed(Teacher): ……………………………. / Date: ......
Parental Consent
I agree to my child's publicity photograph being used to promote the Rotary Young Musician of the Year awards 2014
Name: ......
Singed(Parent/Guardian): ...... / Date: ......
If possible please scan and email your completed form to(email deadline Mon 3rd Feb):
Tel No: 07944 213296
Alternatively you may send your form by post(post deadline Fri 31st Jan) to:
Thomas Shelbourn
23 Matfield Crescent
Vinters Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5NH
MAIDSTONE AND MID-KENT YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE YEARAWARDS – 2014
Presented by Maidstone, Maidstone Dawn Patrol and Maidstone Riverside Rotary Clubs
The Maidstone and Mid-Kent Young Musicians of the Year Awards provide an opportunity for eight of Maidstone and Mid-Kent’s young musicians to give solo performances in concert conditions before an audience at The Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street, Maidstone on Wednesday 14th May 2014.
Each chosen performer will receive an award of £50.00. The performer judged to have given the best overall performance will receive the Rotary Club Shield which they retain for one year.
Conditions of Entry
- Entry is restricted to musicians resident or schooled on a full-time basis in the Maidstone and Mid-Kent area under the age of 19 years as at 1st May 2014
- The entrants should be at least grade 7 and their entry must be endorsed by a qualified music teacher
- The selection of entrants to perform at the Concert will be based primarily upon the standards of musical technique and interpretation displayed at the Preliminary Round
- Entrants should prepare a contrasting Concert programme on instruments or voice lasting a maximum of eight minutes. Entrants exceeding this time can expect to be penalised by the judges. A piano accompanist will be provided if required and a rehearsal opportunity will be given prior to the Concert on the night.
- The decision of the adjudicators and committee is final
- There will be a preliminary round at Sutton Valence School on February 8th at a time to be advised. A piano accompanist will be provided if required and a rehearsal opportunity will be given prior to the audition. All performers will be required to perform at the preliminary round from which will be selected the eight finalists. The pieces performed at the preliminary round are to be the same pieces as performed at the final.
- Candidates are not permitted to bring their own accompanists.
- Successful entrants will need to attend a Deportment session and to have their photograph to be taken for the programme at a time to be advised.
- The Concert will be held on the evening of Wednesday 14th May 2014 and the award will be decided on the night by a panel of professional musicians.
- Entries should be returned on the form attached not later than Mon 3rd Febby post or Fri 31st Janby email.
- For the avoidance of any doubt performers may choose any style of music or any instrument.